LOCAL FIREWORKS PROVIDERS AGREE TO VOLUNTARILY RESTRICT SALE OF "STICKS AND FINS" FIREWORKS
Hays County Judge Liz Sumter announced today that due to severe drought
conditions local fireworks sellers and suppliers have voluntarily agreed to
refrain from selling what are commonly called “sticks and fins” fireworks –
skyrockets with sticks and missiles with fins – for the upcoming July 4th
holiday.
Hays County is in a severe drought situation and airborne fireworks present a particular concern to fire officials, since sparks can float over a large area and touch off grass and brush fires. Another option the County could have considered is a disaster declaration that would ban fireworks entirely, “which was something we consider as a last resort,” Sumter said.
Mark Chambers, Hays County Fire Marshal reminds people celebrating with fireworks to use precautions: always have a water source such as a bucket or hose handy, supervise minors closely and always check and recheck fireworks discharge areas for any embers which could start a fire.
Hays County is in a severe drought situation and airborne fireworks present a particular concern to fire officials, since sparks can float over a large area and touch off grass and brush fires. Another option the County could have considered is a disaster declaration that would ban fireworks entirely, “which was something we consider as a last resort,” Sumter said.
Mark Chambers, Hays County Fire Marshal reminds people celebrating with fireworks to use precautions: always have a water source such as a bucket or hose handy, supervise minors closely and always check and recheck fireworks discharge areas for any embers which could start a fire.
Posted by DSBabble.com at Thursday, June 25, 2009 4:28 PM 
Categories: hays county
Tags: dripping springs fireworks hays county
Categories: hays county
Tags: dripping springs fireworks hays county
Why doesn't Liz Sumter ban fireworks altogether? We ARE in a disaster mode in northwest Hays county. ALL fireworks are on FIRE when lit!!!!
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